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Hmm. This is weird.

This morning Ivey skipped (figuratively) off to her first day of school.

It was so exciting.  We got up.  Switched gears with the nurse.  Gave meds.  Packed her book bag.  Packed feeding supplies.  Got frilly in a new dress picked out by her brothers.  Loaded up the car and off we went. 

This is going to be a great year.  Ivey has an awesome 'TEAM'. 


Right as we were heading out the door Knox asked if I thought the teacher would let him read a book to the class.  This was going to be interesting morning. So I said we'll ask - grab a book. 

Hmm.  I am positive his little mind envisioned his Pre-K classroom sitting in a circle eyes locked on him as he enthralled them with a story.  He wanted to read from a chapter book.  Deep breath. His world was about to widen - have more depth - define his character - develop understanding of another type of classroom. 

And after a little discussion - He brought back the Ten Little Ladybugs .....  our brailled edition - and you can actually feel each individual ladybug. 

He was so excited to meet Ivey's new friends.  Thank you Beth.  Watching him read was the best part of the morning. 

But the other best part of the morning - watching Ivey grin (do you see that grin?!) as she heard Ms. Charlotte's voice. 


And I think she was utterly exhausted and happy to be home with her brothers at the end of the day.  Ms. Charlotte said she signed for them all day.  Sweet brothers and sister.  They are special.  (The thumb did come out of her mouth during the day - just not the first thing this morning or once she was tired out, oh well.)




So next week all three birds will be back in school - Ivey is schedule to attend every day - very weird, very weird.

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ANewKindOfPerfect said…
How sweet! I love seeing her big grin. :)
August 9, 2010 at 11:19 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow, First day of school! I am dreading when Violet starts big school at the end of January.

I really enjoy seeing the photos you post of Ivey and her adoring brothers, it's so lovely to see.
August 10, 2010 at 5:13 AM
Heather said…
Yes,my friend I do indeed see that grin and it made my heart sing!

Ten Little Ladybugs,we love that book and when we get to "And then she was,home",Zoey signs "home" before we even get there!

Love to you my kindred spirit.so wish we lived next door to each other.Seeing Ivey skip off to school would have made me do a little dance1
August 11, 2010 at 1:23 AM
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